Myotsuji Temple
明通寺 · Buddhist temple
The Japan Heritage council of Obama City and Wakasa Town records Myotsuji among the cultural properties of Wakasa province. The temple's own pages record that it was founded in 806 by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro.
The temple's own pages describe it as a National Treasure of Wakasa. It publishes an admission charge and states that it is open all year.
Hours
The times and charges below are the ones published by the temple.
| Temple open | 9:00–17:00Myotsu-ji — visiting information (official site) |
|---|---|
| Closed | Open all yearMyotsu-ji — visiting information (official site) |
Getting there
- JR Higashi-Obama Station — 4.0 km. The station has bicycles for hire, including electric ones
Address: 5-21 Monzen, Obama, Fukui
Sources
| History and background | Japan Heritage, Obama City and Wakasa Town council — Myotsuji Temple (English) |
|---|---|
| What you can see, Temple open, Closed, Admission | Myotsu-ji — visiting information (official site) |
| Getting there | Obama City — Myotsu-ji (official city site) |
Information checked: September 9, 2026.